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Reviewing the Rare Association Between Progestogen-only Implant and Pulmonary Embolism in a Woman with Multiple Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a recognized complication of hormonal contraceptive use, but the risk associated with progestogen-only implants in women with multiple cardiovascular (CV) risk factors remains uncertain. We present the case of a woman in her early forties with multiple CV risk factors, including obesity, obstructive sleep apnoea, and hypertension, who developed bilateral PE while using a progestogen-only implant. This case highlights the potential increased risk of PE in women with multiple CV risk factors using progestogen-only implants, warranting further investigation and cautious clinical decision-making.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.71728

Authors: Adeyinka Owolabi, Rabiu Momoh

Institutions: Conquest Hospital, Medway Maritime Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Internal Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403506071